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# Software Engineer - Level 3

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Embedded C, MATLAB, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9195149/software-engineer-level-3

## About the Role

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels., * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's STEM Degree and 3 years of related experience, or 1 years of experience with a PhD.

 * Experience with Modeling and Data analysis

 * Experience with tactical implementation of Missile Flight Algorithms using embedded C++
 * Experience using MATLAB
 * Experience with 3-DOF and 6-DOF Missile Dynamics
 * Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start., * Extensive Missile Defense domain knowledge
 * Familiarity with Atlassian and Agile software development practices.
 * Security + Certification

 * A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.